{"id":1379,"date":"2022-09-08T23:40:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T23:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2022-09-08T23:40:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T23:40:18","slug":"linn-master-gardener-e-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2022\/09\/08\/linn-master-gardener-e-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn Master Gardener e-News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bookmark our page:&nbsp;<strong><em>Find newsletter archives, volunteer handbook and more volunteer opportunities at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/\">https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share an item for eNews by contacting your program staff by the second or last Wednesday of each month.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/event-promo-checklist-MGVs.docx\" target=\"_blank\">Please use this event checklist<\/a>\u00a0to ensure all needed information is included in your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/09\/Train-the-trainer-cocoon-care.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/09\/Train-the-trainer-cocoon-care.png 828w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/09\/Train-the-trainer-cocoon-care-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/09\/Train-the-trainer-cocoon-care-768x292.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption>Linn County Master Gardeners will again offer in-person blue orchard bee cocoon harvesting classes. Rich Little will offer a<strong>\u00a0drop in \u201cTrain the Trainer\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0class at the Linn Extension office on <strong>Wednesday, September 14<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0from 10:00-Noon.<\/strong> <br><strong> <\/strong>You will learn more about mason bees and learn how to guide people in harvesting cocoons. The cocoon harvesting classes will be held in October (mostly in Linn and Benton County). A few have let us know that they are ready to teach the cocoon harvesting classes, but we need lots of volunteer helpers! We will need 5-6 helpers for most of the 9 classes and will have sign-up sheets ready for you to volunteer. Bring your calendar, so you are ready to sign up. Come even if you don&#8217;t know much about mason bees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Volunteer service hours and continuing education are due 10\/31<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Congratulations<\/strong>\u00a0to the growing group of trainees who have completed learning and service goals to earn their first Master Gardener Volunteer Certifications!\u00a0<strong>Save the date for graduation and celebration on Saturday November 19 from 2-4 in Tangent.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Are you a trainee who needs help completing your service?\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foutlook.office365.com%2Fowa%2Fcalendar%2FLetsTalkPlantsMasterGardenerProgram%40OregonStateUniversity.onmicrosoft.com%2Fbookings%2Fs%2Fw7uOzwRJmk-WdS_va38AeA2&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb16aea429ad44edcc5ef08da7cbf5598%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637959458464006906%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J53VGmg8ubVdIDd%2B5x%2Brd2Bjz4wbHAYRLgU%2BaeI%2FJo8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule a visit about volunteering<\/a>\u00a0or contact Elizabeth Records.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>NEW volunteer op!<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>9\/14 \u2013 Evaluating aesthetic qualities of selected landscape plants.<\/strong>\u00a010am \u2013 2pm\u00a0(Arrive when convenient; ratings take about 60 min). OSU\u2019s North Willamette Research &amp; Extension Center in Aurora.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/nackleylab\/2022\/07\/28\/climate-ready-landscape-plant-field-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and get directions.<\/a>\u00a0Report the time as \u201ccitizen science:indirect\u201d.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>NEW continuing ed!<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>9\/14 \u2013 2022 Dry Farming Field Day:<\/strong>\u00a0The Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Small Farms Program is offering the 8th annual Dry Farming Field Day. Come learn about multiple dry farming research projects, taste different varieties of dry-farmed produce\u00a0and visit with other growers and researchers in the Dry Farming Collaborative. Sept. 14, 4-6 p.m. at the Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture (844 SW 35th St., Corvallis, OR 97331).\u00a0This event is free to attend but registration is required.\u00a0Space is limited. Farmers and service providers:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D302c57958eacecb0c7deefd31%26id%3D843ac41e5d%26e%3D5b0a094b2d&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6ac6f72f5d3d4a23828d08da7eccdaeb%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637961715561641652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9n5ilhMezyCfCf5L7YA6Ip1%2FUBdwWlfbOhsrisUpfts%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/beav.es\/ib5<\/a>; gardeners:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D302c57958eacecb0c7deefd31%26id%3Dcd97281f42%26e%3D5b0a094b2d&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6ac6f72f5d3d4a23828d08da7eccdaeb%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637961715561641652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BZo1L7moh6ff59SJaMlNAjQzUSLQjmGuzTlF4Ljai6o%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/beav.es\/ibi<\/a>. For more info and registration please visit:\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D302c57958eacecb0c7deefd31%26id%3Da9773bb063%26e%3D5b0a094b2d&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6ac6f72f5d3d4a23828d08da7eccdaeb%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637961715561641652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KuqjSndSxPeDaDXKPXgtcWyzXSnPMGXI1E97nqWrinE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/smallfarms.oregonstate.edu\/smallfarms\/projects\/dry-farming<\/a>\u00a0or contact Teagan Moran at 541-713-5011 or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:Teagan.moran@oregonstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Teagan.moran@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>LCMGA news<\/strong><ul><li><strong>We have two positions open on our board: The 1st VP<\/strong> is responsible for scheduling the PNW talks and any talks for our membership meetings. <strong>The treasurer<\/strong> is responsible for maintaining our financial records on Quick Books, issuing checks, and providing a report of expenses for our monthly Board Meetings. I and the entire Board will help and support our new officers to make this a fun and rewarding experience. As a Board member, you can help shape the future of Linn Master Gardeners. Please if interested in joining our board in any capacity, call me, 541 990 5624 or email goergenb (at) gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>General membership meeting Sept 22nd<\/strong>. LCMGA Board President Betty Goergen will let you know the time and place in her next email.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong><ul><li><strong>New &#8211; Community science!<\/strong> Contribute data to research on gardens, plants, and wildlife. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gardencitizenscience\/osus-citizen-science-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">Explore and sign up.<\/a> Many projects are remote and on your own schedule. Report the time as \u201ccitizen science: indirect\u201d.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>New fall dates \u2013 Albany Library Houseplant Swap and Extension open house!\u00a0<\/strong>Pop-Up Plant Clinics\u00a0need people to \u201ctalk plants\u201d with our communities.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-linn32\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up\u00a0HERE<\/a>. Report service as Plant Clinic: Direct<\/li><li><strong>New! 9\/24 Fall 2022 Master Gardener BioBlitz.<\/strong> Grab your camera and join us on iNaturalist to capture the insects, birds, wild plants, and other wild organisms in your garden or a nearby community or public garden space. Your efforts will help to document garden biodiversity in Oregon! Online \u2013 all day. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/fall-2022-master-gardener-bioblitz\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and join<\/a>. Report the time as \u201ccitizen science: indirect\u201d.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Trainees welcome \u2013 Demo Garden<\/strong>: Join us for work parties at the Linn Demo Garden on Wednesdays and\/or Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm.\u00a0Report service as Educational Garden (Maintenance): Indirect.<\/li><li><strong>Find ongoing and anytime opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0on the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\">Linn Volunteer Opportunities Page<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Continuing education <\/strong><ul><li><strong>Rich Little entomology learning<\/strong><ul><li><strong>LIVE workshop &#8211;\u00a0&#8220;Diagnosing Insect Damage on Plants<\/strong>&#8221; September 15th, 6-8 pm. These will be at the Linn Extension Office and open to both Linn and Benton County Master Gardeners.\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0A45A9AC29A7F85-entomology\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong><ul><li>September 13:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#compost\">Compost Can-do: develop a system that meets your needs<\/a><\/li><li>October 11:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#soil\">Soil Fertility and Nutrient Cycling in Garden Beds &amp; Home Landscapes<\/a><\/li><li>November 8:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#GoodStuff\">Growing the Good Stuff: from Sweet Potatoes to Bitter Melons<\/a><\/li><li>Find more\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Community news<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Please note that anything in this section is not eligible for MGV volunteer service nor endorsed by Extension, but is mentioned as a courtesy to our community.)<\/em><ul><li><em>None this week<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bookmark our page:&nbsp;Find newsletter archives, volunteer handbook and more volunteer opportunities at&nbsp;https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/ Share an item for eNews by contacting your program staff by the second or last Wednesday of each month.\u00a0Please use this event checklist\u00a0to ensure all needed information is included in your request. 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